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Hockerstein Viewpoint and Summit Cross

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Hockerstein Viewpoint and Summit Cross

Recommended by 258 hikers out of 268

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    June 3, 2018

    Who wants to venture out to the summit cross must be absolutely free from giddiness! Fantastic view so for example down to Schwanheim. Every few meters a lizard ran around - but they do not bite ;-)

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      August 18, 2018

      The way was feasible for me even with my fear of heights. In the beginning a tight wire rope helps on the narrow way, because it does not go deep down yet OK.
      After this is done, the plateau widens. A small crevice (with wood too) is easily overcome with a big step or small jump. Then you stand
      even before the cross! Ok, not too close to the edge!

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        June 8, 2015

        Climbing dough ... with a wonderful view of the valley. Dizziness and sure-footed you should be.

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          April 15, 2017

          Here you can watch the climbers or climb themselves.

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            April 25, 2020

            Fantastic view invites you to linger.

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              July 5, 2020

              You can expect a fantastic view high above Schwanheim over the Rimbachtal. Thanks to the safety rope, the rock is easy to reach with the cross.

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                October 29, 2020

                Wire rope secured access and a beautiful view from above.

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                  April 25, 2021

                  A nice way to get a spectacular view

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                    April 26, 2021

                    Wonderful lookout rock above Schwanheim with a great all-round view

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                      September 25, 2022

                      Please do not let children run ahead here either. There is a stable steel cable; But a little caution never hurt anyone. The view from the cross is beautiful. You can also see the rock formations on the Nesselberg (to the right of the shoe factory).

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                        May 4, 2018

                        Rope-safe access to the viewpoint - worth it!

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                          May 25, 2024

                          The path secured with steel cables to the beautiful view and summit cross should not be missed.

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                            September 16, 2024

                            A short, secured rock ledge leads to the lookout point with a summit cross. A beautiful view of Schwanheim and the Rimbach valley.

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                              August 11, 2018

                              many meters in altitude. the direct route is less exhausting. 😋

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                                The brave can walk up to the summit cross on a rope.

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                                  March 18, 2023

                                  Gigantic climbing rock
                                  At the top of the summit cross you have a wonderful view

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                                    February 17, 2025

                                    Magnificent viewing rock above Schwanheim with super panoramic views

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                                      July 5, 2025

                                      Beautiful viewpoint, which can be reached via a short secured path.

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                                        July 26, 2024

                                        Definitely worth a detour.

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                                          September 4, 2024

                                          Nice and high and a good view.

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                                            February 1, 2025

                                            There are some beautiful paths and rocks to admire here

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                                              Location: Schwanheim, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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